How to Receive Us

Over the Air

To receive New Mexico PBS channels over the air, you’ll need a UHF-VHF digital antenna and a digital tuner.

Rescan your digital tuner or converter box if you are having difficulty receiving New Mexico PBS’ over the air signal.
1. Unplug your television or converter box.
2. Then re-plug.
3. Rescan for channels with the menu button on your remote.

Comcast Cable

New Mexico PBS channels are available on Comcast Cable.
KNME-SD 5.1 is on Channel 5
KNME-HD 5.1 is on Channel 220
V-me SD 5.2 is on Channel 396
KNMD-HD 9.1 is on Channel 204
Create-TV SD 9.2 is on Channel 397
To access 9.1 or 9.1 on Comcast you’ll need an HD digital converter box from Comcast.
Call Comcast customer service 505-344-0690 or 1-866-928-9135

Cable One (Rio Rancho)

KNME-SD 5.1 is on Channel 5
KNMD-SD 9.1 is on Channel 9
KNME-HD 5.1 is on Channel 1005

Dish

KNME-SD 5.1 is on Channel 5
KNME-HD 5.1 is on Channel 8816
V-me 5.2 is on Channel 9414
KNMD-HD 9.1 is on Channel 9 or 8825
Create-TV 9.2 is not currently available on Dish.

DirectTV

KNME-SD 5.1 is on Channel 5
V-me 5.2 is on Channel 440
KNMD 9.1 and Create-TV 9.2 are not currently available on DirecTV.

PBS Anywhere

"It's really important to me that PBS is here for the next generation."

That's why LeeAnn Dickson has included PBS in her will. If you are planning to include charitable interests in your plan, please consider making New Mexico PBS part of your lasting legacy. More information...